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Why does gargling with hot salt water help with mouth sores and pain?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Who knows: It helps and there are no side effects. Like why does cleaning help?

Answered 3/27/2020

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